Infection Control Nurse

Quick Facts

• Role: Infection Control Nurse

Description

Manage the hospital-wide infection surveillance and infection control program using risk assessments and regulatory requirements. Conduct epidemiology-based trend and cluster identification, lead quality assurance and improvement activities, and provide infection control consultation and clinical oversight for disinfection and sterile processing. Develop and maintain policies and training to support readiness for accreditation and compliance with standard precautions.

Requirements

• Active, current, unrestricted professional nurse licensure/registration in a U.S. state/DC/Puerto Rico/territory; and NCLEX passed

• Nursing degree from an accredited program (transcripts required)

• Experience qualification: at least 1 year of professional nursing experience in infection control advising/improvement and work involving high-level disinfectants and sterile processing; or a PhD/doctorate in nursing or related medical sciences

• U.S. citizenship

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (per American Heart Association/American Red Cross)

• Pre-employment physical examination and annual physical examinations

• Influenza vaccination requirements and immunization screening (Hepatitis B required for direct patient contact)

• Background/suitability and fitness determination; urinalysis prior to appointment; subject to drug testing

Benefits

Comprehensive U.S. government employee benefits package (eligibility depends on position type and hours).